Combination chair and ladder



April 22, 1930. A. WUEST COMBINATION CHAIR AN D LADDER g///0@/%n A 52 0]. M ZJE5Z Filed A ril 2'], 1927 ingany inadvertent upsetting of the pail position.

Patented Apr. 22,1930 i V 1 1755 680 UNITED STATES r, oFF1cE i V Anonr wunsrpor smrna xicrs, WISCONSIN w I ooiviBmarIoN CHAIR AND LADDER. 1 Applicationfiled hpril'27, 927. Serial no; 186,928.

This inventionrelates to a combination 1 and a pair of front legs 2. Therear flegs chair and ladder. I Y I v 1 1 form in reality the back of the chair when, k Objects of this invention are to provide a the device is in the dotted lineposition shown combination chair and ladderwhich maybe in Figure 1, The device is further provided used in either capacity and which may be, with a pair of rear legs 3 whichfproject up 55 quickly changed from a chair to a ladder by wardly when the device is used as a ladder simple and easily operated means; and which and which constitute the rear legs 3 when may be employed in a variety of capacities the device is used as a chair, as shown in dot as will appear more fully hereinafter. ted lines. In reaIity the legs or membersl Further objects are to provide a combined and3 are preferably formed as integral conchair and ladder which is so constructed that tinuations of each other. The device is prothe seat portion forms an easily accessible vided with a continuous unobstructed seat compartment when used as a ladder, and in portion 4: beneath which and spaced'therewhich when the device is used as a chair the from is 'a second member 5. The member 5 is opening flap or entrance to the compartment continued as a separate and hingedly mount- 5 is onthe lower side thereby providing a seat ed flap 6 to provide access to the compartor the chair which is unobstructed and free ment 7 between the two members forming the from hinges or gaps or other parts which seat, asshown in Figure 1 This compart 1 would render the seat uncomfortable. ment 7 is closed at its ends by the members Further objects are to provide a combined 8 and 9, the member 9 being preferably archair and ladder in-which anupper platform ranged 'slant'ingly, asshown. 1 1 i is provided for carrying a pail and in which Further, it is to'be noted-that the member means are also carried by this platform for 8 carries-a spring clip or latch 10 which snaps holding the. bail'of the pailand thus preventover the free edge of the flap 6 when in'closed even when it is in its elevated position on the 1 It is to be noted also that diagonalbracing upper platform. members 11 and 12 are provided and are Further objects are to provide means for equippedwith a plurality of treads or steps retaining the bail holder in folded position 13. Further, it is to be noted that the legs 2 a'gainst the platform when the device is used carry elongated hooks-14 which are adapted $5 I as a chair, so that it will not interfere with to engage eyelets 15 carried by the legs or the free and easy use of the device. back 1. Further, it is to be noted that suit- An embodiment of the invention is shown able rungs. are provided and that the rungs in the accompanying drawings in which: '16 for the legs 1 constitute a portion of the F igure 1 is a sectional View showing the back'of the chair, as shown indotted lines in 85 device in full lines as it appears when used Figure '1.

as a ladder and showing it in dotted lines In using the device as a ladder, it is freas it appears when used as a chair, such View quently desirable to carry a pail adjacent the corresponding to a section on the line 11 upper portion of the device. Provision is 4b of Figure 2; made for this by means of the uppermost plat-' Figure 2 is a front view of the structure form or step 17 which is materially wider shown in Figure 1 showing the pail in dotted than the steps13 and which has pivotally lines; mounted thereon a swinging frame 18. This Figure 3 is a fragmentary view of the upframe is provided with a pair of hooks 19 at per portion of Figure 2 showing the pail opposite sides thereof and is preferably made 99 holder in folded position, j p from a continuous rod. Furtherjit is to be Figure 4 is a perspective view of the pail noted from reference to Figure 2', that the holder. frame 18pivotally carries at one side there-,

Referring to the drawings, it will'be seen ofa latching member or link 20 which is prothat the device comprisesa pair of rear legs vided W1l3h"a1 1' elongated slot 21 havlng a 100 i as shown most clearly in .a v y Wi hermit-s straight portion throughout its major length and having a curved portion adjacent one end, Figure 2. The slot receives the pin 22 secured to the upper platform 17, as shown most clearly in Figure 2, and when the frame is swung to its elevated position, as; shown in Figure 2, the pin is located within the laterally curved part of the slot and thus locks thelink in position, thereby holding the frame 18 in its upright position.

shown in dotted lines in .Eigure2, mayhavei its bail 24 readily secured over the hooks 19 of the frame and may thusbe held-against inadvertentdisplacement. Further, the relvides a secure support for thejbracejof the pail.

20 j r n ar be notedth h leg 3 r Provided with eyelets which cooperate with the hook 1 1 in one position of the device; V

It is tor-be noted particularly'also that the seat constructionis such that the actual seat portion 41 is unobstructed andis free from hinges or gaps thereinaso that'it provides a very comfortable seat when used as a chair.

' Further, when the device is used as ajladder, it is apparent that the compartment may be readily reached by raising theflap 6, as this flap is thenpositioned on the upper side.

Further, it is'to be noted thatfthe V entire seat bodily pivots-aboutthe front legs may snap v 5 .enchair for instance, and may i anemi fd'et ten ed iiille trat r h r g -rth ii en ieameyib va ee ly-embe ie and, consequently, no breaks are necessitated in the seat construction due to this mode of functioning.

When the, pailholder-frameis not in use, 'it may: be rocked lown flat against theupper platform or tread l7, as'shownin Figure 3,

andthe transverse upper'portion of the frame beneath the catoh 26, as shown'in such figure, thereby retaining the frame foldedand out of the way. I

This device forms a very comfortable kitchbe very quickly converted into a ladder.

' Further, as described'in detailabove, the

provision for thesecure supportofa pail adjacent the upper end ofthe ladderv makes the device eminently suitable foruse in window washing or washing relatively elevated positionsfofi a building,su chras the .walls or ceilings, foninstance, or the ,electriofiirtures in a f 1t willbe seen also that the rags and, other articles used in this operation maybe readily stored inthQtCQIIlPfiJItIilBIlb'Z. when not. in ,use, and also itistoloenotedthattheentrance Lflapfor the compartment i s located on the ,upper. sideof theseat str ucture when the, de-

vice is used as, a ladder. ,Although the invention has beendescribed ail, such descrition is ,in-

ha limit ng zQfi Q k gm rt It will be seen, therefore, that the pail 23 or platform 17 proand as the scope of such invention is to be determined as claimed.

1 claim:

In a device of the class described, the combination of a supporting structure, a pail re ceiving platform carried thereby, a hook-hke member for the recept on of the ball of a consin. V j ADQLF' WUEST.

that I claim thegforegoing I. 

